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X491 CDA

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,238 mi
Last recorded22,238 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 CDA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 22,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 21,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 19,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 19,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 19,071 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 19,071 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 May 2021 18,900 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine has a slight oil leak

rear diff slightly leaking

steering slightly stiff

Pass 19 May 2020 17,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 17,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 17,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,105 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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X491 CDA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 39,031 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X491 CDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X491 CDA registered?

X491 CDA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X491 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 CDA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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